Freezing temperatures this week pushed an overnight repaving project back three weeks, according to a city official. 

Construction crews with Tolleson-based Cactus Asphalt were slated to start crack-and-seal and mill-and-fill work on both directions of West Smith Enke Road tonight, but temperatures are expected to dip as low as 28 degrees. 

“The big contingency is the overnight temperatures,” said city spokesperson Monica Williams. “If it is too cold, like it is this week, the materials will not set the way they need to.” 

The project was rescheduled to begin Jan. 29 and will be completed Feb. 26. Crews will work between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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